Recreation

"For too long, we have turned our back on the world's oceans, pushing fisheries—and the communities that depend on them—to the brink," noted Oceana honoree Hansjörg Wyss.

"I organized a table at the Hampton Abbey tea that brought together friends from different parts of my life who didn't know each other," said Julie Sheehan. "In such a pretty spot, it's no surprise they hit it off and have become fast friends."

"The mission of the Foundation is to reduce the economic barriers to higher education and foster student success," noted Dr. Sylvia Diaz, Executive Director of the Suffolk Community College Foundation.

"'Taboo' is a selection of 7 special adult comedy one act shorts that are NOT the types of theater pieces we see in this neck of the woods," noted Kate Mueth, Artistic Director of Neo-Political Cowgirls (NPC). "Think Reno 911 meets 30 Rock theater version."

"It is a thrill to come together with friends each year for a special Sunday Supper benefiting Citymeals," expressed Citymeals-on-Wheels Board of Directors Co-President Chef Daniel Boulud.

Over 1,200 people attended the first ever March of the Leprechauns, which benefited The East End Emerald Society and Maureen's Haven.

"The Southampton Animal Shelter celebrated an early spring gathering of local supporters at Sequin Jewelers in sunny Palm Beach," noted Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) Board President Jonathan McCann.

"The Children's School's early childhood program has been a wonderful first-school experience for hundreds of 2 to 5 year olds for over three decades," expressed Kathy Bishop, Director of The Children's School.

If you love games, dancing, drinks, and delicious dishes, then you won't want to miss The Paul Koster Memorial Scholarship Fund & The Have a Heart Community Trust present "Viva Las Vegas."

No sitting on a beach in St. Barth's or hitting the slopes of Aspen this winter for Southampton philanthropist Jean Shafiroff.